新视野大学英语读写教程第二版第一册unit 7 section B

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New Horizon College English

Unit 7

Section B

Should I Have a Gun?

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Reading SkillsIntroduction

Like the other skills for your use, the skill introduced in this unit does render you better ability in reading.Practice

This practice is designed to help you get a deeper

insight into the skill for this unit.

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Reading Between the LinesReading between the lines means drawing inferences about the writer’s ideas from what is written and from what is not written. Writers don’t always express all their thoughts directly, as a matter of style, or because they assume we know and share their views. This means that we readers have to work with the writer to discover his or her meaning. Readingbetween the lines usually requires close, carefulTo be continued

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reading of the entire text, rather like detective work! But by using contextual clues, common sense, and our knowledge of the world, by connecting ideas and drawing conclusions, by forming and testing ideas about what the writer was trying to say, we can usually “fill in the blanks” and discover the writer’s real meaning. And that’s a big part of what effective reading is all about.To be continued

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Here are some examples from Passage A:Example 1

Like most city folks, I’m cautious. I scan the street and pathways for anything—or anyone— unusual before pulling into the garage. That

night was no exception. (Para. 1)

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Explanation

Question: What do these sentences imply?Possible answer: The writer is very cautious every night when she is back at home. This implies that the city has security problems and people have to be on guard against robbery or something unexpected.

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Example 2

“Hey,” I said, “just take it.” As I spoke, I set the KFC box on the planter beside the pathway, contriving as I did so to toss my house keys into a bush. (Para. 3)

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Explanation

Question: Why did the writer toss his housekeys into a bush? Possible answer: He would not let the robbers to have his keys to the house.

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Directions:Read the following paragraphs. Then answer the following questions.

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Introduction

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1. Every kid should have an older brother he can

look up to. I feel sorry for those kids who don’tcare for their older brothers as I do mine. A boy requires understanding, protection, and a strong sense of belonging and identity. I guess Kevin was my security blanket. It wasn’t that he allowed me

to follow him around puppy-style. I can’t explain it;he was just there—like the Rock of Gibraltar.

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Which of the following judgments applies toKevin?

A) He was fair but demanding.

B) He was dull and silent.

C) He was quiet and soft-hearted.D) He was reliable and helpful.

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The idea in the paragraph would most

probably be discussed in a book dealing with_______________ . A) behavior problems B) marriage counseling

C) family courtD) child development

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Kevin’s behavior toward his young brother reveals _______________ .

A) a good background in educationB) a patient and understanding attitude C) a deep concern for his brother’s safety

D) a lack of friends and social life

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2. For most students the transition from high school to college-level classes is a shock. It takes some freshmen many months to adapt to the lecture and note-taking system. Preparation for this change gives the student confidence and competence from the beginning and makes him an effective and attentive listener. Listening skills can be developed and note-taking techniques learned; together they bring order to the confusion frequently experienced by new freshmen.

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The paragraph _______________ .

A) mistrusts college freshmenB) offers positive suggestions C) encourages private education D) recommends higher education

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Which of the following judgments can be justified by the paragraph? A) College entrance examinations can be upgraded.

B) The nation’s high schools are seriouslyunderstaffed.

C) Increased aid to education is necessary.D) The number of college freshmen drop-outs can be

reduced.

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